Neuropharmacology Question and answers already passed 2024/2025
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NURS 8024
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Neuropharmacology Question and answers already passed 2024/2025 Neuropharmacology - Advanced Pharm - NURS8024 - Exam Three
In Parkinson's disease the amount of __________ lost directly correlates to severity of symptoms. - correct answer Dopamine
The goal of treatment for Parkinson's dis...
Neuropharmacology - Advanced Pharm -
NURS8024 - Exam Three
In Parkinson's disease the amount of __________ lost directly correlates to
severity of symptoms. - correct answer ✔Dopamine
The goal of treatment for Parkinson's disease is to CURE and REVERSE
degeneration. T / F - correct answer ✔False - Tx focus is on restoring
balance
Sinamet (Levodopa & Carbidopa) MOA includes: - correct answer ✔Assist in
conversion of levodopa to dopamine in the basal nigra - Increase in body's
production of dopamine
How does Carbidopa help in Parkinson's disease? - correct answer
✔Carbidopa enhances availability of levodopa to cross the BBB. Decrease
metabolism of levodopa in the GI system
An NP understand that treatment effectiveness _____________ between the
3rd and 5th year of Parkinson treatment using sinemet. - correct answer
✔Decreases
Important Pt Ed on Levodopa: - correct answer ✔Take on an Empty
Stomach
ADE with Levodopa include: - correct answer ✔CNS effects (Visual/Auditory
Hallucinations, AIM, depression, GI effects, Tachy, Acute glaucoma
Amantadine is used to treat? - correct answer ✔MINOR Parkinsons
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